(27-03-13, 11:02 AM)reillypadraig link Wrote: Sounds like fun, have you changed the rear disc before, front discs bolts were mental tight on my yoke. Fender extender is the business. Sprockets come with chain or are they good enough? Hope you don't have the same problem as I read on one post about the heavy duty being noisey, can't see it being noisey if rear wheel is aligned right and chain lubed right??
Long story, i'll try and be brief. :rolleyes
Had front brake issues for a long time (sorted now thankfully) so was using the rear to compensate until mystery solved (faulty braided brake line).
Attempted to change the rear disc last April, all bolts seized then one snapped but needed the bike up and running so bought a new wheel.
The sintered pads i used with the new EBC Pro Lite disc have eaten it as if it was made of wood, pads look like new still :'(
So, ordered a new different disc, to match my front two, which is not only thicker but harder wearing, and attempted to change it the other day......and......fell at the first hurdle, bolts are solid again.
So, i had a choice of either spending money buying appropriate tools/equipment and try and butcher it myself, OR, give it to a mechanic and get things done properly without all the frustration. It'll cost a few more quid but i prefer peace of mind over money.
While the wheel's off they can do the chain and new sprockets as well.
I've bought a direct replacement heavy duty chain so i know there's a slight buzz to them, but they wear quite well and need very minimal adjustment.
It's lasted me four years so i'm happy with that, as i ride all year round and it does encounter shitty conditions.
I always change the sprockets with a new chain.
Just got my fender extender and i've ordered one for an 02/03 bike ( :rolleyes ), so i'm hoping that it will fit my 00/01 bike, i think it will?
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